Starting at age four, a Central New York high school senior has dedicated his life to honoring veterans with thousands of memorial flags, raising funds,…
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Local veterans who battled in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, will be celebrated with a very special flight to Washington, D.C. this weekend. Continue…
The Central New York Watchfire event, held annually at the New York State Fairgrounds to honor fallen service members, will not take place in 2025.…
There is a disturbing trend facing veterans across the country and that is crippling traumatic brain injury. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is hoping to address this…
A local veterans organization and a local animal shelter are teaming up to give veterans in need the benefits of animal companionship. Continue reading… Source:…
Did you know your old shirts can help a veteran in Oneida County? Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
State Senator Joe Griffo is urging Central New Yorkers to help make the holidays a little bit brighter for our troops. Continue reading… Source: WIBX…
New York is home to the first-ever State Veterans Cemetery that will honor our fallen heroes. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
After a huge success in its first year, a program designed to pay tribute to local veterans is expanding. Oneida County residents in Rome, New…
This year a number of businesses and organizations are offering free meals and deals to say thank you. Here is a list of places in…
For the first time in 25 years, New York State’s American Legion Commander is from Oneida County. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
For the second year in a row New York Sash is doing something truly incredible for one local veteran. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
Harley Davidson of Utica is celebrating Armed Forces Day with a day full of events to honor those who currently serve our country and the…
A Whitesboro-native who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II recently celebrated his 100th birthday and it’s not too late to…
A local Assemblymember is encouraging students in the community to send virtual Valentine’s Day cards to veterans in nursing homes. Continue reading… Source: WIBX 950
It is regrettable that we report this fact, but a new study from WalletHub determined that New York State is the second worst state for…
The 2020 watchfire that was scheduled Memorial Day weekend at the New York State Fairgrounds has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading… …